MyView … why being busy makes you even busier

To be busy is nothing special and is also more as usual. Especially for a dedicated time like a project, or during the times of exams or any other special circumstances. But it could also that it seems to be a constant issue. The strange thing is that it is maybe because of being busy.

You have maybe already seen these pictures and properly you had a smile about it.

 You thought oh guys, just take a minute and your issue is solved easily. But what if it is the same? Maybe we are also not taking the wheel? And before saying could not be, just think one minute about it, if you are busy since a longer time…

The problem with being busy is that there is no time for re-thinking, analysis of the current situation or questioning is that what and how it is done, still the right thing. Of course, today it is not the wheel that could make it easier, but what is with AI? Smart tools? Or machine learning? There are many new tools in the market that could allow to work smarter (not harder) to be not so busy, but it would need TIME to get it into action.

The same issue as with tools, it is with teams, organizations or companies. In busy times there is also no time to challenge current processes, roles and organizations. There is only the intension to do “more” of the current, instead of maybe think and do only the right things smart.

There are also companies and leaders that now about this circle of getting more and more busy and therefore allow and push even in hardest times their teams to take one step back, to look at the issue from behind to ensure to see the full picture and to adjust if needed. They also allow engineers and developers to work on private projects, to ensure there is enough time to learn the newest tools and processes and keep the level of knowledge always up to date to ensure efficiency within the organization. That helps to not miss the “wheel” and to work smart, not hard. As today the result counts and not the hours of work you spend to archive it.  To just do the current thing harder, will only help you short-term, as you are not solving the root cause of the issue (if it is not a really temporary / limited issue).

Therefore, I would suggest everyone the following:

-         Take frequently some time to think and challenge the current

-         Try to work smart not just harder, by using latest tools

-         Help and support others by their challenge to escape of the circle of getting more and more busy

You will see, taking the time of thinking will pay off in all areas, work, private, family and will also help yourself to stay focused and will give you some time for the things that really matters.

Thank you for reading, hope it will inspire you to at least think one minute about it and please share your thoughts about it